Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this mouth-watering recipe for Sweet Potato Chilaquiles from Saucy Lips co-founder Natalia Salazar. Natalia adds a unique and delicious twist to the classic recipe, making it deliciously Whole30 compatible. 

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month from Saucy Lips Foods! Growing up in Mexico, chilaquiles were always a staple on our table—comforting, flavorful, and endlessly versatile. To celebrate, we’ve created a Whole30-compatible twist on this classic dish by using crispy homemade sweet potato chips instead of tortillas. It’s a delicious way to honor tradition while keeping it wholesome!

Whole30 Sweet Potato Chilaquiles

Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 20 min | Total time: 35 min | Serves: 2

Ingredients: 

• 2 large (or 4 small) sweet potatoes 

• 8 oz of red or green compatible salsa (we recommend Saucy Lips Red Enchilada sauce) 

• 1 avocado, sliced

• fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced

• 2 radishes, thinly sliced

• olive oil + salt (for air fryer or oven option)

Optional protein toppings:

• shredded chicken or carnitas (great with Saucy Lips ready-to-eat meals)

• fried eggs

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Instructions:

1. PREP the sweet potatoes by thinly slicing (optional: use a mandolin to slice these thinly and uniformly) 

2. SOAK the slices in ice water for 10 minutes and pat completely dry. 

3. CRISP the potatoes: *Chips should be golden and crispy.

• Microwave: Place slices in a microwave-safe dish. Cook for 5 minutes, flip, then 3 more minutes (or until crispy).
• Air Fryer: Toss slices in olive oil + salt. Cook at 350°F for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
• Oven: Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

4. SLICE avocado, radishes, and onion, chop the cilantro, and set everything aside for topping.

5. HEAT a pan over medium heat, then add salsa, and heat until bubbling. 

6. TOSS in the sweet potato chips, turning gently to coat and remove once coated.

7. TOP the chips with avocado, cilantro, onion, and radish. Add your choice of protein. 

8. SERVE immediately and enjoy!